Required Graduation Credits to Receive a Ballard Diploma
| Graduating Class | Graduation Requirements: Ballard Diploma | Graduation Requirements: Honors Diploma | Graduation Requirements: Core Dimploma |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2025 | 46 Credits | 52 Credits maintain a GPA of 3.33 | 35 Credits |
| Class of 2026 | 48 Credits | 54 Credits maintain a GPA of 3.33 | 37 Credits |
| Class of 2027 and beyond | 50 Credits *additional graduation requirement PE/Health Course (year long) | 56 Credits maintain a GPA of 3.33 | 39 Credits |
The following credits will be required for graduation:
| English/Language Arts | 8 Credits |
| Science | 6 Credits |
| Mathematics | 6 Credits |
| Social Studies Required courses: US Government, Economis and American History | 8 Credits |
| Physical Education Required Courses: (beginning with the Class of 2027) Freshman Survey of PE or Intro to Strength and Conditioning Freshman Health | 4 Credits |
| Financial Literacy | 1 Credit |
Graduation requirements for special education students will include successful completion of four years of English, three years of Math, three years of Social Studies, three years of Science and one credit of Financial Literacy
High school students are responsible for knowledge of their total number of credits accumulated toward graduation. Students may check on this information with their advisor or with the guidance office.